peppermint divinity

Directions

1. 1

   Peppermint Divinity 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2/3 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup water 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 large egg whites 1 teaspoon vanil

2. 2

   Butter paper and sides of pan well

3. 3

   In heavy medium-size saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water and salt

4. 4

   Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved

5. 5

   Then cook, without stirring, until temperature reaches 260 degrees F (hard ball stage)

6. 6

   Just before that temperature has been reached, beat egg whites with mixer until stiff

7. 7

   Slowly pour in hot syrup in a thin stream, beating constantly

8. 8

   Add vanilla and continue beating until mixture just begins to hold its shape when dropped from a spoon onto wax paper